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Mother. Daughter. Killer.

Name: Mother. Daughter. Killer.
Director: Claude-Michel Rome
Released: 2017
Duration: 95 min

Representation Score

4.1/10

Fair

2017

TV-PG

Director

Claude-Michel Rome

Runtime

95 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Mother. Daughter. Killer. focuses on the dynamics between a mother and daughter, emphasizing psychological trauma and domestic tension. The film stands out by placing women in traditionally male-dominated professional roles. However, it lacks depth in exploring broader social or identity-related issues. The narrative stays focused on personal struggles without addressing systemic problems. While the film offers a fresh perspective on gender roles, it falls short in providing a wider range of diverse representations and critiques.

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Category Breakdown

Does Mother. Daughter. Killer. have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film centers on the relationship between a mother and daughter, with no clear indication of LGBTQ+ characters or challenges to the idea that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Mother. Daughter. Killer. portray gender?

Good

The movie breaks down traditional gender roles by putting women in powerful professional positions usually reserved for men.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Mother. Daughter. Killer.?

Limited

Set in a Mediterranean environment, the film does not confirm a diverse cast or give high ability to act to characters of color.

How does Mother. Daughter. Killer. represent religion and culture?

Fair

The storyline delves into personal trauma and family breakdown due to systemic issues, but it does not explicitly critique Western institutions or secularism.

Does Mother. Daughter. Killer. include disability representation?

Minimal

The story does not include characters dealing with physical, neurodivergent, or mental health disabilities.

Present on Screen

Highlights women in powerful professional roles, challenging traditional gender stereotypes.
Uses a female-led criminal investigation to explore themes of professional dominance.

Limited or Absent

Could benefit from more diverse representations and critiques of broader societal issues.
Lacks characters representing various racial, ethnic, or LGBTQ+ identities.
Does not address the experiences of individuals with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions.

Official Synopsis

The kidnapping and murder of a young woman on France’s Mediterranean coast reawakens horrors of the past. Three years ago, criminologist Ariane’s cousin was killed and her mother, homicide inspector Sandra, was suspected to be involved in the case. When Sandra’s former boss invites her to help out on the new case, mother and daughter, who had a visceral falling-out over Elodie’s murder, have to join forces.

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